As a commercial fisherman out of Haines, I was surprised that Bill Thomas lost his campaign. The recent plans for the harbor’s improvement and expansion showed foresight for the future of the often-overlooked fishing industry.
The commercial fishing industry has been a vital part of the economy in Haines for over 100 years. In my 30-plus years of working out of Haines, I’ve seen little improvement and no expansion of the Haines harbors, while the…